This article focuses primarily on female hormones and hypermobility. That said, people of all sexes on the hypermobility spectrum can experience hormonal and urogenital complications throughout their lifespan. Hormones as Messengers Hormones are chemical messengers produced by glands that travel through the bloodstream to tissues and organs. They regulate growth, metabolism, mood, reproduction, collagen integrity, vascular tone, and nervous system function. In individuals wit

If you’re hypermobile or have been told you might have EDS or a hypermobility spectrum disorder, you may have noticed a pattern: Pain that doesn’t fully make sense based on imaging Dizziness, fatigue, or “weird body symptoms” Feeling stuck in fight-or-flight Symptoms that flare with stress, illness, or lack of sleep A history of injuries that seem to linger longer than expected You might also have heard that the nervous system or trauma plays a role, which can feel confusing

According to a Neuro-Focused, Integrative Physical Therapist When someone asks me, “What’s the best treatment for hypermobility?” I often feel a little apologetic in my response. While I know some fun, effective neuro tricks that can help people feel more stable quickly (tongue exercises, anyone?), the real solution for managing hypermobility takes work, and unfortunately is not a quick fix. What Is Hypermobility? Hypermobility is a spectrum that describes joints that move b